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Music through the ages

by | Dec 14, 2012 | Column

We’ve talked about big band girl singers, so it’s only fitting that the boys should be given some time. There were, of course, singing band leaders who did at least some of the vocals themselves–Vaughan Monroe, Eddy Howard, Woody Herman, Tex Beneke, Tony Pastor,...

To crate or not to crate?

by | Dec 14, 2012 | Column

As Christmas approaches and many dogs and puppies are welcomed into new homes, the great crate debate arises anew. On one side of the aisle are those who believe that a crate is a desired and even necessary piece of dog training equipment, while on the other side are...

How about circus dynasty?

by | Dec 14, 2012 | Column

I realize to many my little corner of this paper is meaningless drivel. I suppose, if you are reading this, you might disagree. I don’t entertain any delusions of greatness, I am not trained in journalism or literature. I write what I think. I write the same way I...

Support your community newspaper

by | Dec 7, 2012 | Column

The community newspaper is the best thing for communication since Shakespeare. Citizens of Opelika and surrounding areas are especially fortunate to have their weekly community newspaper, The Opelika Observer. At the top of the front page of the Observer are the...